03/18/1969 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
EAGAN TOWNSHIP, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOtA
March 18, 1969
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Eagan Township, Dakota
County, Minnesota, was held at the town hall at 8:00 o'clock p. m. on
March 18, 1969 with all members present.
The Chairman announced the continuation of the hearing concerning the
application of Metro U. S. Corporation for approval of preliminary plat
covering property be~een Highway #13 and Blackhawk Road. The Board also
reviewed the proposed East"West Road between 81ackhawk Road and Highway #13.
Mr. Howard Dahlgren and Mr. Bernardi represented the applicant. Other
property owners appeared. Mr. William Busch appeared representing Cedar
Grove Construction Company to 1Dd~eate, oace opposed the location of the
road because the plans for development of the property to the south of the
proposed road are not complete. After considerable discussion and upon
motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye Klein, it
was RESOLVED that said preliminary plat be, and hereby is, approved and
further that the Board hereby determines that the collector street be
located on the Section line with a later detetmination as to the assessment
procedure.
The Chairman then eonvened the public hearing concerning the application
of Dan Gustafson for approval of a trailer coach park permit and for rezoning
the Soutb 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 13 from A, Agricultural to 1-1 Light
Industrial. Mr.. Pete parranto and Mr. Dan Gustafson appeared on behalf of
the applicant and explained the proposed trailer park area. It ~as noted
that under the Eagnn ordinance a requirement of 1-1 zoning is tequired. Mr.
Vance Grannis appeared representing Mr. Strozinski, a neighboring property
owner, noting certain objections relative to meeting the Eagan ordinance,
questions of tax revenue to the township and the question of zoning in the
event of sale of trailers,ete. Other property owners appeared objecting to
the application.. Mr. Parranto indicated that the original p~posal did not
meet the new ordinance requirements but that revisions have been made to
meet the amended trailer park ordinance. Questions involved whether once the
property had been zoned to I-I zoning and tbe use abandoned for trailer park
purposes, would the 1-1 zoning be continued or could it then be used for
another lndistrial purpose. The issue whether tbe 1-1 zoning fits into the
8urrounding ares for future uses of land in the area was raised. The question
of maintai.ning the quality of the trailer park was brought into issue. Upon
motion by Supervisor Uselmann, seconded by Supervisor Rahn, aye Klein it was
RESOLVED that tte public hearing be continued to April 15th at 8:00 p. m.
aad thet further study be made in the interim.
The bid opening for surfacing Raba Road south of County Road 130 and
beau d'Rue Drive from Old Rahn Road to New Rahn Road consisting of Projects
#27 and 119 was stricken and will be rescheduled at a later time.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailed.
The application of the Airliner Motel for an addition to the Motel
on Highway 155 in the SUlll of $50,000 consisting of an 18' x 106- addition
was upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Chairman Klein, approved
subject to the town engineer-s approval as to plans sad specifieations.
Hr. Max Norton requested a residential building permit for a residence
32' x 69', $26,000.00, on Cliff Road on a 10 acre unplatted parcel using the
driveway cut in by the County. No action was taken by the Board in order
that the Board could review the proposed location of the home for drainage
purposes.
Hr. Jean Parranto appeared on behalf of the application of loCo-Mat
Corporation for a building permit for a Kodak Drive-In stall in the Cedarvale
Shopping Center. Questions that arose concerned the appearance of the building
in relation to the Other buildings; the size of the building in relation to
other buildings in Cedarvale Shopping Center and potential traffic problems
created by the building. Upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor
U8e1mann~ it was RESOLVED that the matter be tabled until further examination
of the application can be made.
Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye
Chairman Klein it was RESOLVED that the town engineer be instructed to
prepare a preliminary report for road improvements for the ful1length of
Silver Bell Road between Blackhawk Road and Highway 113 and further for
sanitary sewer am water services to the Metro U. S. area primarily to
Lot 1 of the proposed plat for Metro U. S. Corporation.
Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye
Chairman Klein it wae RESOLVED that the bid .of"HDff'man Brothers, Inc. for
water and sewer cxtensiops in Eagandale Center Industrial Park consisting of
Improveaent Project /J:28 be, and hereby is, accepted and awarded in the sum
of $332,332.32 as low bidder.
Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye
Klein it was RESOLVED that tlB bid of Solberg Aggregate Company in the sum
of $26,408.50 for street improvements in Eagandale Center No.2, Improvement
Project 131 be, and hereby 1s awarded.
The Board then dis~ussed the matter of the Dakota County Electrie
Co-operative and Northern States Power Company franchise for electrical
utilities in the township. The Board requested that the town attorney eontact
the companies and request more information concerning the layout of
electrical services in the township including areas of alreement and disagree.
ment throughout the town and that the matter be asain seheduled for
April 1, 1969. It was noted that the parties were not able to agree as to
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a line for electrical 8ervices~ because of the preVious understanding
between the companies; becau8e of pressure on the Board to make a decision
and for the benefit..,C'if future developers and customers in the area that it
was deemed advisable that the Board prepare a franchise agreement and
determine a franchise area for each company.
Upon motion by Supervisor Uselmann, seeonded by Supervisor Rahn, aye
Klein, it was RESOLVED that the final plat of Robert Karatz Addition be, and
hereby ls, approved.
Upon motion by Supervisor Rahn, seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye
Klein it was RESOLVED that the request of J & K Company for sewer and water
services for Jade Lane commencing at Rahn Road and easterly 1,312.33 feet
be referred to the town englneer for preliminary study and report to the
Board.
The Board discussed the proposed acquisition of Cedar Grove Utilities
Company relative to condemnation or arbitration. It was noted that April 20,
1969 would be the end of the second five year period of the franchise at
which time condemnation could be made under M. S. A. 300.03 etc. No decision
was made concerning the lSuy-out.
A proposed incorporatio.D bUl was submitted as drafted by the town
attorney and discussed by th~ BOard relative to the resolution of the town
electors at the annual meeting concerning incorporation as a HOme Rule Charter
City. After considerable discussion and upon motion by Chairman Klein,
seconded by Supervisor Uselmann, aye Chatrman Rahn, it was RESOLVED that the
draft be submitted to the Dakota County legislators for submission to the
1969 Legislature. Chairman Klein noted that his motion was not in support
of the bill but rather conforms witb the resolution. Ob March 19, 1969,
the Board confirmed the submission of a revised wording for the bill which
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upon motion by Chairman Klein, seconded by Supervisor Rahn was ordered to
be drafted and submitted to the 1969 Minnesota Legislature on March 19, 1969,
a copy of which bill 1s attached and ~e a part of the minutes of the
electors at the annual meeting.
Upon motion all bills were ordered paid.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
Dated: .mrch 18. 1969.
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Clerk
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